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Chicago Is at a Breaking Point (But She Says She Can Fix It) - Susana A. Mendoza
Aug 14, 2026 · 26:48Today on Open Book, we're not joined by an author, but by a woman fighting to become the next mayor of Chicago. Susana Mendoza grew up in Chicago learning how to stand up to bullies, fight for what she believes in, and never back down. We talk about what’s gone wrong in Chicago, why she says the city can’t afford another bad mayor, and why she’s willing to risk her political career because, as she puts it, “I’m afraid to lose my city.” Susana A. Mendoza is an American politician. She is the 10t
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